Drug Detection Capabilities Evolve To Counter Smugglers’ Shifting Tactics
Intersec 2026 to highlight the importance of early embedded security in Gulf megaproject resilience
The importance of early-stage security design, multi-stakeholder coordination, and alignment between technology, people and processes to be highlighted The Intersec 2026 International Security Leaders’ Summit will bring together global leaders to share best practices, benchmark innovations, and shape the next generation of integrated security strategies worldwide Intersec 2026 takes place from 12-14 January at the…
Leidos and Quadridox Partner to Make Baggage Screening More Accurate and Efficient
By integrating their computed tomography (CT) and X-ray diffraction imaging (XRDI) systems into a new offering, Leidos and Quadridox are developing an advanced checked baggage screening technology aimed at increasing security while keeping luggage moving quickly during the screening process. The new agreement combines Leidos’ Examiner 3DX CT with Quadridox’s DELPHI XRDI technology. By leveraging the…
E3 Compression Latch with Visual Iindicator Now Available in Zinc
Those prioritizing safety and security now have a cost-effective latching option. Southco’s E3 VISE ACTION Compression Latch with Visual Indicator is now available in zinc. The latch features red, reflective indicator wings that can be easily viewed when open, so users can tell if the latch is secure with a quick glance. This offering further…
Groper Flees Subway in New York
A 21-year-old woman woke up on a Queens subway train to find a man groping her, according to local police. The New York Police Department released an image Thursday of the suspect who is wanted for sexual abuse aboard an E train near the Forest Hills 71st Avenue station.The woman was riding a train bound…
New York’s MTA Teams with Singer Cardi B for PSA about Subway Surfing
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) teamed up withCardi B to record public service announcements (PSAs) for the New York City subway system in September 2025. The Bronx-born rapper’s announcements cover general subway etiquette and directly warn against the dangerous trend of “subway surfing.” Subway surfing is the dangerous act of riding on the outside of…
Drug Detection Capabilities Evolve To Counter Smugglers’ Shifting Tactics
New drugs, routes and tricks spur operators and vendors toward smarter, faster, safer devices. Air, ground, maritime and rail operators as well as enforcement officials face rapid changes in drug smugglers’ tactics, while detection vendors that support them are refining technology — including artificial intelligence (AI) — for products to help foil the crooks. Tougher…
Dealing with Insider Threats
Insider threats are one of the most insidious dangers to face the transportation industry. This is because of the element of betrayal and surprise associated with them. The reason: “Insider threats are risks that originate from trusted individuals, namely employees, contractors, or third parties who have legitimate access to an organization’s systems, data, and infrastructure,”…
Biometrics at Borders
Improving security across borders but privacy concerns persist. Biometric technologies are changing the way people move across borders, redefining both passenger convenience and security assurance. Facial recognition and multimodal biometric systems are integral to airport operations worldwide. From automated eGates to digital identity credentials, these systems are accelerating passenger throughput while reinforcing border integrity. Yet,…
Meta’s Jonathan Aguila Will be Recognized at the 2025 SIA Celebrates & Honors Event
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Jonathan Aguila as the 2025 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions. Aguila will be recognized Nov. 19 during the 2025 SIA Celebrates & Honors event. Aguila is the global services director, systems and technology at Meta. He entered…
TOPPAN Security Launches New Laser Color Technology for ID Documents: CHROMA
TOPPAN Security, a global leader in secure identity and payment solutions, unveiled CHROMA at the ICAO TRIP Symposium, the world’s first laser technology to deliver full-color, photo-realistic, personalization for polycarbonate identity documents. For three decades, governments issuing identity documents have faced with a dilemma: they either had to prioritize the integrity of the picture or…
Europe’s Rail Opens the Second 2025 Research and Innovation Call
Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking has opened its 2025-02 Call for Proposals, with a total EU funding of €148.2 for projects valued at €245 million. The call supports Research & Innovation (R&I) activities under the Europe’s Rail Amended Work Program 2025-2026, targeting solutions that take innovations from the lab to the track. The call covers key…
Mass Stabbing on UK Train Called an “Isolated Incident”
UK police said confirmed the stabbing of 11 passengers on a London-bound train in eastern England. The authorities have ruled out terrorism, described the event as an isolated incident. Initially police reported that nine of the 10 people wounded in the attack were in a life-threatening condition. By Sunday, British Transport Police said five of…